Topic: Pakistan military
Pakistan’s peace offer came with fine print. Optimistic Indians failed to read it
Pakistan Army draws its extra constitutional powers by demonising India. It won't accept any change in public perception that could dispel Rawalpindi’s narrative.
Gen Bajwa wanted a ‘paradigm shift’ with India, but Pakistan military isn’t ready
India and Pakistan have begun to talk but they have not arrived at the moment when it becomes possible to imagine anchoring peace.
Pakistan keeps making bad decisions with India. Its insecurity is hurting peace
France-Germany and US-Canada are proof that India and Pakistan can become allies — if only they can find a common threat.
Bajwa’s change of heart on India isn’t enough. All of Pakistani military must be on board
Could the complex India-Pakistan relationship be settled during army chief Qamar Bajwa's tenure even if everyone trusted each other and there were no spoilers?
Why army backing is vital for Imran Khan to win confidence vote tomorrow
For the army, which has ruled Pakistan for about half of its existence since independence, Khan represents stability as the economy recovers from the pandemic-induced contraction.
Doval using insurgents to distract Islamabad from Kashmir — retd Pakistan Air Force officer
In an article titled ‘Doval’s dirty war’, retired Pakistan Air Vice Marshal Shahzad Chaudhary alleges that the scrapping J&K's special status was the handiwork of India's NSA.
Pakistan Army’s Ayub Khan moment — find ways to rule without being seen as ruling
Even if the opposition parties fail to immobilise the Imran Khan government, Pakistan Army chief Qamar Bajwa’s political role will force him to engage with an opposition he despises.
Pakistani women have led democracy protests. Can Maryam Nawaz do it now?
Imran Khan, another divisive world leader, is more interested in incarcerating political opponents than delivering for the people.
The writing is on the wall: Pakistan’s Imran Khan govt is on the edge of collapse
The army has always wanted an increased role in managing politics in Pakistan. Imran Khan’s ministers are giving it just that.
If Pakistan wants cure to Covid economy, it can’t define itself as national security state
Pakistan’s response to Covid-19 shows it prioritises its strategic relationship with China over its own people or economy.
Bhadralok and the myth of casteless West Bengal politics
Mamata Banerjee tried to mitigate the impact of Muslim marginalisation but it was resisted by the BJP, resulting in the communalisation of political discourse.
Now Walmart to build massive warehouse in India with billionaire Gautam Adani
The partnership marks the entry of Adani into the three-way fight for domination of India’s online shopping space. Up against the Walmart-Adani alliance is Amazon & Reliance Industries.
Defence
67 MoUs, 22 deals signed, 17 given land — UP defence corridor project racing after 2 years
Response from foreign manufacturers has been lukewarm. But three big names including Tata Technologies have lined up to invest.
Why mosques in rear view mirror, like Kashi’s Gyanvapi, can crash India’s drive into future
Court’s order to ASI to survey Gyanvapi Mosque for remains of old Kashi Vishwanath Temple questions the optimism that Ayodhya wouldn’t be repeated.